APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Perceptions of Criminal Defendants Scale: Development and Validation
- Donna Crawley
Ramapo College of New Jersey - Janelle Leyva
Ramapo College of New Jersey - Casey Ramos
Ramapo College of New Jersey - Michael DiMaggio
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Abstract
A ten-item Perceptions of Criminal Defendant Scale (PCDS) was developed. During validation, the PCDS significantly differentiated perceptions of three defendants whose actions varied in harmfulness. We believe that this scale is a valid, reliable instrument to measure individuals’ perceptions of criminal defendants, regardless of race, gender, or type of crime.
Criminal Justice
